Nelson Alfonso

The 2026 return of the Bandolero Firecracker is here, the limited-edition cigar that has become a benchmark in the Firecracker series and a symbol of celebration. Read more

Selected Tobacco announced over the weekend the opening of its new 3,000-square-meter facility in Madrid, marking the return of premium cigar production to Spain for the first time in over half a century. Read more

Two Guys Cigars continues its 40th Anniversary celebration with two rare and elegant releases from Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco. Read more

On October 18th, 2025, Selected Tobacco will unveil a singular release at Industrial Cigars in Frisco, TX, home of the world’s first branded Atabey Lounge. Read more

Check out our cigar review of the Bandolero Premium Bravos. Read more

Check out our coverage of Selected Tobacco from PCA 2025 brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Selected Tobacco has frequently been on our list of companies expected to have a strong show. This announcement put them back on the list again and if it wasn't for the fact they did not exhibit last year, that would have made this five shows in a row now. Read more

Selected Tobacco returns to the PCA stage with something even more seductive, the Byron 21st Century Aristocratas ten-year aged. Read more

United Cigar unveiled today a new limited edition Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set that will be on display at PCA 2025 in New Orleans next week. Read more

Bandolero takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium at PCA 2025. Read more

Atabey Duendes Tubes are the latest addition to the Atabey collection. These uniquely designed cosmetic-grade aluminum tubes, have a golden peak to house the torpedo style vitola. Read more

An exquisite collection limited to 1,000 sets is designed for Byron enthusiasts and curators of coveted treasures. Read more

United Cigars announced today the Atabey Ritos Gift Set will begin shipping to retailers this week. Read more

The Limited Edition Atabey Humidor features four compartments; two side drawers, a front drawer, and a traditional humidor tray to accommodate the 60 Atabeys inside. Read more

Selected Tobacco, regrets to inform its valued partners, colleagues, and enthusiasts that it will not have a booth at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas this year. Read more

Last week, Oliver Nivaud of United was back again to talk about another successful year and brings with him some teasers and updates from both United and Selected. Read more

Byron Cigar Lounge opening inside The Ariston, a newly remodeled cigar oasis in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Read more

After more than 5 years of preparation, the Atabey Black Ritos by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco isnow shipping to United Cigar Branded lounges and NFT Box holders. As the... Read more

This year's follow up to last year's Cigar of the Year in the new Alfonso line from Selected Tobacco S.A. has begin shipping to retailers nationwide. Read more

Renowned artist and blender of Selected Tobacco, Nelson Alfonso, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship with his latest creation—three stunning porcelain ashtrays, each uniquely designed to... Read more